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October 3, 2008 / Front Page

Guilty plea entered in murder case

John Robert Martinez, one of four men charged with capital murder in the July 2007 death of 31- year-old Hidi Ann Gower of Copperas Cove, had his indictment for capital murder and murder amended. More...

Without community support, Boys & Girls Club faces closure

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Lampasas Boys & Girls Club performs an invaluable service to the community, and now, its board of directors hopes the community will return the favor. The local club, which holds after-school and summer programs for local youths is in trouble. More...

Night on the town

Vision Downtown Lampasas!'s first Evening Under the Stars fund-raiser was a successful event, as many turned out for the barbecue dinner, music and auctions held throughout the night. More...

Herb/Art Fest

Vendors and exhibitors are sought for the 14th annual Herb & Art Festival set Oct. 11 on Courtyard Square. The event will offer a large selection of speakers this year. Booths, at 10x10 feet, are $50 per space. Food booths are $80. More...

LISD trustees

The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Building. Updates will be given on the new high school campus and Taylor Creek Elementary. Superintendent Dr. More...

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Lifestyles

Democrats to discuss banking bailout

Lampasas County Democrats will meet Saturday to watch a report by the Public Broadcasting Service program NOW entitled "Behind the Bailout," which analyzes the unprecedented proposal to bail out the American banking system. More...

School Menu

Week of Oct. 6-10

Monday, Oct. 6 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, sausage patty, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, Italian vegetables, green salad, fruit cocktail and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 7 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More...

Adamsville event

Adamsville Community Center's annual Game Warden's Night is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. Lampasas County Game Wardens Jeff Hill and Jim Lindeman will be the guest speakers. Please bring a Mexican food dish or dessert. More...

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News

Work progressing

Efforts of Vision Downtown Lampasas! to beautify the community are continuing with the group's first mural on the Jerry Goodson Surveying Building, 409 S. Western St. More...

Successful event

Lampasas County residents turned out in force to support Vision Downtown Lampasas' Evening Under the Stars event last Friday night. Funds were raised for efforts to bolster the local business community. More...

Man receives jail sentence

A Killeen man was sentenced to five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division in recent 27th District Court action with Judge Joe Carroll presiding. Shannon Lee Alt, 34, also was ordered to pay court costs. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets lose heartbreaker

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

After exploding for 100 points in a loss to Throckmorton two weeks ago, May was favored by 45 points over Lometa. The odds-makers were not even close. More...

Lometa Garden Club plans performance

The L-M Garden and Civic Club and the Part-Time Players, a group of Lometa Thespians, will hold a dinner theater on Nov. 15 in the Lometa School auditorium. More...

2008 Varsity Football

Date *District **Homecoming More...

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Pflugerville Hendrickson defeats Lampasas 34-6

Lometa game canceled because of lightning

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Public invited to Night Out events at H-E-B

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Whether it's through a missing bicycle or a case of identity theft, Lampasas Police Department officials said they look forward to continued public service with the community as everyone works together to take a bite out of crime. More...

Cash, stock market troubles may cause loans to contract

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Following the U.S. House of Representatives' rejection on Monday of a $700 billion economic recovery act and the Dow Jones Industrial Average's subsequent 778-point drop, some analysts believe Americans may struggle to obtain loans. More...

City to limit water use

Mandatory Stage 3 water use restrictions will take effect Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. for the city of Lampasas. Because of work on the Central Texas Water Supply Corp. More...

College night

Lampasas High School juniors, seniors and their parents are invited to a College Information Night Monday at 7 p.m. in the school library. More...

Night music

The city of Lampasas is offering Music on the Square Saturday from 8-11 p.m., with entertainment from The Sieker Band. Participants should bring a lawn chair and a beverage and plan to spend the evening listening to Texas bluegrass music. More...

Deaths

Mr. Cureton

Marcus Quantel Cureton of Kempner died Sept. 26, 2008, in a Killeen hospital. He was 25. Graveside services are Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. at Kempner City Cemetery, with visitation preceding the service at Christian House of Prayer from 9-11 a.m. More...

Mrs. Kinsey

Eileen Kinsey, 89, of Stephenville died Sept. 30, 2008, at a local hospital. Funeral services were Oct. 1 at Lacy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. Burial was at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Mrs. More...

Mrs. Russell

Funeral services for Martha Regina Hunter Russell, 88, were Sept. 22 at Covenant United Methodist Church in Austin. Private burial followed. Mrs. Russell died Sept. 19 in Houston. She was born Aug. More...

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Sports

Badgers look to break through during upcoming district schedule

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The offense has to perform. In four losses this season, the Badgers averaged 218.25 total yards per game and scored just 33 points. It has become a definite source for concern, and Lampasas football coach Ryan Bailey doesn't try to hide it. More...

District 25-4A Standings

Overall W-L Last Week Dripping Springs 27, Marble Falls 26 Hendrickson 50, Hutto 49 Lake Travis 50, Killeen 9 Lampasas BYE This Week Dripping Springs @ Killeen Hendrickson @ Lampasas Lake Travis @ Hutto Marble Falls BYE More...

Cross country places second

The Lampasas varsity boys' team earned second place at the Lometa Invitational on Wednesday behind top 10 finishes from Brandon Willie (3rd), David Bloomfield (5th) and Jonathan Lohmann (6th). More...

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